The Onedin Line a BBC
television drama series that ran from 1971 to 1980. The series was
created by Liverpudlian, Cyril Abraham. The story of the Onedin Line
began in his native Liverpool, the first episode being set in 1860 "The
Wind Blows Free". Captain James Onedin inherits the smallest part of his
late fathers estate - just £25.00. He marries Anne Webster in order to
gain ownership of a schooner lying semi-derelict in the harbour, the
Charlotte Rhodes, which is owned by Anne's alcoholic father. But the
marriage turns out to be one of true love after all, James and Anne
becomes a powerful partnership.

Originally screened as a one-off BBC Drama Playhouse production
transmitted on the 7th December 1970. No recording of this now exists,
the story is basically the same as the first episode of series 1 that
was later transmitted on the 15th October 1971. More details here:
http://www.gilmore-stallybrass.eu/

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Thanks
to Diana Rollings, her episode list forms the basis for this
table. Printable text version of the episode list
hereDescriptions are contributed by members of the:
http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/shiponedingroup/
and are credited to each author.